California Sangiovese Losing Ground

Despite high hopes, Tuscany's prime red rarely thrives in the Golden State

When Atlas Peak planted its first vineyards in the mountains above Napa Valley back in 1987, Sangiovese seemed poised to become the next classic European grape to find success in California. The state.....

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